Budgie Genetics Simulator (2022)

Developer: Niki Cilliers
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Simulation
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 63 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm, methodical breeding sim where you carefully plan pairings and watch budgies develop from egg to adult.

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What players say

Players praise the accurate genetics and satisfying breeding, calling it a fun and educational puzzle. Some note a lack of recent updates and minor bugs with achievements, while others wish for more tutorial guidance and features like family trees or color-coded bands.

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